Last week, the Texas Republicans had a runoff election between David Dewhurst, the Lieutenant Governor, and Ted Cruz, the former Texas Solicitor. David Dewhurst was the odds on favorite, with plenty of money, name recognition and measurable experience, but there was an upset and Mr. Cruz defeated him in an election which drew a very low turnout of the citizenry.

How did the underdog surge to the top to win this surprising victory? The answer is easy. He smothered the Lieutenant Governor with a frightening accusation that was repeated time and time again and it had a measurable affect on that small group of the electorate that chose to vote that day. What did Cruz say about Dewhurst? He repeatedly called him a “MODERATE!”

It wasn’t too long ago when being called a moderate was a modest compliment, but this election was a good example of why this country is locked in a blistering, unproductive political stalemate. There is no place for the moderates in the electoral process. We are truly in trouble – deep trouble.

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One Response to “What A Nasty Accusation!”

1. Winnie Honeywell says:

   August 11, 2012 at 5:22 pm

   THANK YOU!!!